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October 26, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2020
  • Indian envoy meets Bangladesh Shipping Minister to discuss coastal shipping, inland waterways, shipbuilding
  • New comprehensive package of additional CO2 reduction measures for existing global fleet welcomed
  • NYK to make Gazocean a wholly owned subsidiary
  • OOCL's volumes & revenue show impressive yoy gain in Q3
  • Paucity of shipping containers coupled with steep hike in freight rates causing trouble for exporters
  • DGTR recommends continuing anti-dumping duty on Chinese synthetic rubber
  • India needs to become a key exporting nation by penetrating the US market: Amitabh Kant
  • C. Harichandran & Capt. Pradeep Mohanty assume charge at DPT as Secretary & Deputy Conservator, respectively
  • Commencement of operations at Centralized Parking Plaza for Direct Port Entry for Self-Sealed export containers at Customs Mumbai Zone-II
  • Lift & Shift India wins 'Overland Transport Provider of the Year - 2020' award
  • Export growth of four pc achieved by India in Sept.
  • Govt may allow manufacturers making goods for domestic supply to operate within SEZs
  • Avashya Foundation commits to transforming underprivileged communities through sustainable housing solutions
  • Income Tax due dates extendedIndian envoy meets Bangladesh Shipping Minister to discuss coastal shipping, inland waterways, shipbuilding
  • New comprehensive package of additional CO2 reduction measures for existing global fleet welcomed
  • NYK to make Gazocean a wholly owned subsidiary
  • OOCL's volumes & revenue show impressive yoy gain in Q3
  • Paucity of shipping containers coupled with steep hike in freight rates causing trouble for exporters
  • DGTR recommends continuing anti-dumping duty on Chinese synthetic rubber
  • India needs to become a key exporting nation by penetrating the US market: Amitabh Kant
  • C. Harichandran & Capt. Pradeep Mohanty assume charge at DPT as Secretary & Deputy Conservator, respectively
  • Commencement of operations at Centralized Parking Plaza for Direct Port Entry for Self-Sealed export containers at Customs Mumbai Zone-II
  • Lift & Shift India wins 'Overland Transport Provider of the Year - 2020' award
  • Export growth of four pc achieved by India in Sept.
  • Govt may allow manufacturers making goods for domestic supply to operate within SEZs
  • Avashya Foundation commits to transforming underprivileged communities through sustainable housing solutions
  • Income Tax due dates extended

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2020
  • British and Belgian carriers extend partnership
  • JV contracted for terminal rail man'uvres in Spain
  • Heppner strengthens German sales team
  • TT Club concerned over cool chain cargo
  • Margins to stay, says Fitch Ratings
  • 15 years between Dubai and Vietnam
  • Abris exits locomotive leasing business
  • IMB sees pirates growing stronger
  • Gothenburg port supports nationwide electrification
  • Taking over Elbrus in Brazil
  • ASL Airlines Ireland ready for ATR 72-600F
  • Krone elects Bastow
  • Digitalisation crucial for pandemic recovery plans
  • Green hydrogen from Iceland?
  • Holleman in Serbia and Ukraine joins GPLN
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2020
  • Warning to air charterers: phantom freighter scams on the rise
  • Ocean carriers still holding the upper hand with spot rates sky high
  • UK should learn a lesson from 'disastrous' Australian customs switch
  • Reefers to the rescue as the cool chain rides the ripples of pandemic disruption
  • Dallas/Fort Worth Airport unveils major plans for expansion of cargo facilities
  • Carriers are using digitalisation to marginalise us, say forwarders
  • XPO Logistics operations chief VP Alex Santoro takes on additional role of CCO
  • Frank Burkert new sales chief in Germany for Heppner
  • Market Insight: M'rsk to Schenker & friends: 'You're welcome. Now leave us alone.'

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2020
  • Project plans to put hydrogen-fueled RO/RO into operation by 2024
    A project that aims to put a RO/RO operating on liquid green hydrogen (LH2) into operation by 2024 has been granted EUR 8 million (about $9.5 million) in EU funding..Called the HySHIP
  • Marcon International founder Robert Beegle retires
    Coupeville, Wash., shipbroker Marcon International Inc. reports that its president, Robert Beegle, who founded the company in 1981, retired effective October 1, 2020. Ownership and management of the company have been taken
  • RTA's Jose Ruiz to speak on New Orleans ferry operations at FERRIES 2020
    Rounding out the lineup of expert speakers at Marine Log's free virtual FERRIES 2020 conference on November 9-10 is Jose Ruiz, chief maritime officer for the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA).
  • Impacted by pandemic, Wärtsilä expects 2020 sales to take 10% hit
    Releasing its interim report for the January-September 2020 period, Wärtsilä Corporation says it expects the near-term demand in the marine and energy markets to improve from current levels. However, based on its
  • Golden Ray salvage: VB-10,000 to arrive in St. Simons Sound next week
    The Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray says that the heavy-lift vessel VB-10,000 is set to arrive in St. Simons Sound as soon as Tuesday,

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2020
  • Emissions progress at IMO is cause for concern
    The International Maritime Organization's role as the leading vehicle for shipping's decarbonisation trajectory will be under even more scrutiny after...
  • Lloyd's List launches Decarbonisation Survey in search of carbon clarity
    The direction of travel for shipping's decarbonation trajectory has been set for some time now, but the devil in the...
  • The week in charts: Buoyant US container throughput; cargo insurance claims
    US west coast ports saw an increase in container throughput last month, but there is a growing gap between imports...
  • No need for alarm as container lines return to the shipyards
    Several leading containership owners are in talks with Chinese and South Korean yards about newbuilding programmes for vessels of up...
  • State aid for shipping nears $10bn during pandemic
    Several shipping sectors have been bailed out with financial support during the health crisis, but with few terms attached, aid...
  • Eastern Pacific wins ethane carrier deal as US-China trades rise
    Petroleum feedstock in demand for ethane-to-ethylene plants. Ethane exports have kept the lowest profile in the US shale oil evolution...
  • Counterparty scrutiny spikes as supply chain risks rise
    Counterparty risks across the entire supply chain have increased as the liquidity crunch caused by the pandemic presents strong headwinds...
  • Container freight rates remain near record highs as peak season runs on
    Golden Week usually marks the end of the container shipping peak season. This year, however, box freight rates on the...
  • Ocean freight rollovers causing supply chaos for shippers
    With container vessels full from Asia to the US and Europe, cargo owners and forwarders are struggling to secure slots...
  • OOCL boosted by surging rates
    Revenue on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trades saw the biggest improvement among all routes, up 25.5% and 18.4%, respectively. The...
  • IMO agrees emission-cutting proposal despite reservations
    The International Maritime Organization's talks this week on a short-term greenhouse gas measure have left some delegates dismayed by what...
  • Scorpio Bulkers continues fleet-sale programme
    This is the US-listed company's eighth vessel sale since the end of September as it transitions to the offshore wind...
  • Get ready for the Lloyd's List Posidonia Week Forum
    Lloyd's List and the organisers of Posidonia present an engaging digital event featuring leading industry thinkers tackling the most important...
  • Capesize index falls 26% over the week but market stays optimistic
    China, which is of course the most important economy for dry bulk demand and especially capesizes, will remain the shinning...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: P&I pool claims hit record $300m at halfway mark | Australian state threatens to turn away vessels...
  • Australia detains Japanese car carrier with overdue crew
    A number of seafarers on the vessel Metis Leader have been working on board in excess of the 11 months...
  • NYK buys out LNG shipmanagement unit from Total
    NYK says the deal is to strengthen its shipmanagement system and expand its LNG business in France. The acquisition has...
  • South Korea touts world's first large liquefied hydrogen carrier design
    The Hydrogen Council has projected that this next-generation fuel will command an 18% share of the global energy market by...
  • Port of Savannah stays ahead of the curve to increase throughput
    Among efforts to increase capacity at GPA are the Savannah Harbour Expansion Project, now 75% complete and the Mason Mega...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2020
  • Ag shippers slam carriers for refusing some export loads
  • Halifax can now handle two mega-ships simultaneously
  • Competition sets European parcel market apart from US
  • UP says intermodal rail fluid again; some IMCs not convinced
  • OOCL reports sharp rise in Q3 volume, revenue
  • Maersk's Damco move ups threat to digitally deficient NVOs, carriers
  • Sweeper vessels waiting for Sydney congestion to ease

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2020
  • Australia shines bright as product tanker market with refinery closures planned
  • Giveans drops expectations for crude owners ahead of earnings
  • Capesize rates pick up amid steady fall for smaller asset classes
  • Bouchard Transportation gets go-ahead on $60m bankruptcy funding
  • Hermitage Offshore drops appeal of NYSE delisting
  • IMO agrees measures to reduce shipping's carbon emissions
  • Doubt cast on new evidence in tragic sinking of Estonia
  • Adam Polemis and Muhit Maritime target aframax recycling sales
  • Wartsila expects to lose 10% of revenue as pandemic grinds on
  • DNB's Huseby says banking activity spike is good sign for shipping
  • Iranian VLCC ships crude from Venezuela back home, defying US sanctions again
  • OLT gets green light for small-scale cargoes from Livorno FSRU
  • Nicholas Georgiou takes the helm at Libra subsidiary Lomar Shipping
  • Fred Olsen takes $20m hit on cruiseship sales as it falls to loss
  • Greek tanker crew safe after contact was lost off Nigeria
  • DFDS raises outlook for 2020 as freight volumes grow
  • Greek shipping looks to an era of opportunity
  • Eastern Pacific breaks into the ethane carrier sector with newbuilding quartet
  • Dorian LPG rates miss consensus but VLGC markets stay firm
  • Nielsen's vision for German V.Ships desk draws on wealth of seagoing experience
  • NYK Line car carrier held in Australia over delayed crew changes
  • More drugs found on cargoship three weeks after Brazilian raid
  • US lawmakers propose carbon reporting scheme for shipping
  • BW Offshore gives up on New Zealand FPSO in liquidation move
  • Wilhelmsen secures EU grant to develop hydrogen-fuelled ro-ro
  • Oil producer arrests Ciner tanker after collision, claiming $225m in damage
  • Europe should join IMO's lead on emissions reduction strategy
  • Mexican shipbreaker to chomp on veteran cruiseship
  • NYK Line confirms buyout of LNG shipmanager Gazocean
  • Buana Lintas Lautan in line for $60m for potential tanker acquisitions
  • We must attract youngsters, says SSA's first female president
  • Caroline Yang: the lawyer who fell into shipping and decided to stay
  • New entrants mark major shift in Singapore bunker scene

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2020
  • Supply chains will face multiple scenarios for shipping COVID vaccines (with video)
    The challenges of delivering a coronavirus vaccine to 8 billion people are immense, but over time more logistics companies will be able to participate as...
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Should neighboring ports actually marry?
    1981: Civic pride and more than a little politicking have scuttled - at least temporarily - a controversial proposal to study whether the competing Puget...
  • House committee slams airline contractors for layoffs after COVID aid
    Ground handling companies, with the help of Trump administration officials at the Treasury Department, took CARES Act aid designed to keep workers employed and still...
  • Ag exporters grapple with COVID, trade war, political unknowns (with video)
    High cost of repositioning reefer equipment is hitting food exporters hard amid ongoing tariff fallout.
  • Hillebrand expands bulk liquid logistics with Braid acquisition
    German forwarder says acquisition will expand its global business in handling nonhazardous bulk liquids such as alcoholic beverages and edible oils.
  • Will we really need 8,000 jumbo jets to transport COVID vaccines?
    Airline industry experts are just guesstimating when they say 8,000 big freighter planes will be needed to rush COVID vaccines to the public. Until we...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2020
  • Europe HSFO cracks strengthen further on sour crude woes, despite improving availability
    The European fuel oil market has seen notable strength in the high sulfur fuel oil cracks in recent weeks, despite previous tightness in the region reportedly easing, and much to the surprise of many market participants.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks up 22% on week at 1.478 mil mt: Insights Global
    Stocks of fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region increased 22% on the week at 1.478 million mt in the week to Oct. 21, showed Insights Global data released Oct. 22.
  • NWE MGO availability tightens amid minimized refinery production
    Availability of marine gasoil in Northwest Europe has tightened as oil refineries reduce production rates in the face of a second wave of coronavirus infections.
  • Green fuels in focus ahead of IMO's 2030 target to cut carbon emissions: conference
    After a transition to IMO 2020, shipowners and bunker buyers are now facing their next big challenge -- the 2030 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, participants said at the Maritime Week Americas 2020 conference organized by Petrospot.
  • Tight availability of VLSFO bunkers in ARA causes loading delays: sources
    Availability of very low sulfur fuel oil is tight in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region, causing loading delays of between two and three days, market sources said.
  • Norway liquid hydrogen marine power project to receive Eur8 mil in funding
    **Subject to partners signing grant deal by year-end **Eye on green liquid hydrogen supply chain in Norway
  • Trafigura buys stake in Italian Saras; access to largest refinery in the Med
    **Trafigura to "engage" as a shareholder **Saras operates 300,000 b/d Sarroch refinery **Minority stake worth around Eur13 million
  • EU environment ministers reach partial agreement on climate law: lawmaker
    **Ministers agree 2030 climate target should be fixed **No position yet on headline 2030 emissions goal **EU Council to discuss issue in Dec
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Conversion starts of Sweden's Lysekil refinery
    **Redevelopment will reduce GHG emissions by up to 1.7 million mt/year **New plant operations expected to start by 2024
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude higher on bullish US jobs data
    **Coronavirus outlook still weighs on demand **US jobless benefits claims fall to pandemic-era low
  • LR2 oversupply sees owners short loading vessels as competition for cargoes heightens
    Freight indications for Mediterranean-Japan shipments basis 80,000 mt fell from $1.9 million lump sum on Oct.1 to $1.5 million lump sum on Oct.21.
  • Dorian LPG sees dual fuel VLGC upgrade costing 3 three times scrubber retrofitting
    "Ten of our ships are equipped with scrubbers and we have commitments for another two," Young said.
  • South Korea's Hyundai Heavy, Glovis receive approval to build liquefied hydrogen carrier
    Under the MOU, Hyundai Glovis will transport hydrogen manufactured at Hyundai Steel's plant at Dangjin to HyNet's hydrogen charging stations in Chungcheong.

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Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
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